</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Diamond Wire Wafer Slicing Saw for Silicon Boules from Japan

High-precision saw using diamond wire to slice ultra-thin wafers from monocrystalline silicon boules with minimal kerf loss. Critical for semiconductor wafer manufacturing yield. Classified in HTS 8465.96.0040 as a slicing machine for woodworking-hard materials per statistical note (b)(ii)(B).

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide wire tension and speed specs matching statistical note requirements for wafer slicing

Include cleanroom compatibility certifications for semiconductor end-use validation